MediaOne/RR/AT&T cablemodemers alert

[Derek Atkins]

Ron Peterson <ron.peterson at yellowbank.com> writes:

> If you're running a DHCP client (e.g. pump), your DHCP client will
> overwrite your resolve.conf each time it initializes.  Depending on the
> DHCP client you use, there are different strategies you can use to deal
> with this.

man pump

Notice the existance of "/etc/pump.conf".  You can set the 'nodns'
option there without modifying any init files.

> Personally, I just tweak my resolve.conf manually now and again.  It's a
> small annoyance, but I figure it's good for my karmic goodness.  Kind of
> like the Pink Panther hiring Kato to unexpectedly attack him in his own
> home.  Keeps you on your toes.

Personally I'd rather run a caching nameserver and never use my ISP's
nameservers, if I could help it.  But that's just me.

> -Ron-

-derek

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